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Experience the high life in Ayrshire
LAWTHORN Bank is a C-listed late Georgian country house in the most idyllic semi-rural setting beside the Annick Water in Old Perceton, a medieval settlement and old country estate near the town of Irvine in North Ayrshire. It offers peace, tranquillity, and panoramic views over the countryside to the Isle of Arran in the distance.
Displaying all the hallmarks of a circa 1750 Georgian villa, Lawthorn Bank occupies a large plot and is steeped in history. It includes unique selling points that make viewing a must, such as a large inner courtyard and outbuildings – one an outdoor cabin with elevated riverside deck, while the other serves as a playroom with adjacent 30ft rooftop kitchen and dining area – an amazing space for entertaining.
The property also has a gated entrance and extensive gravelled driveway/parking area, double garage with studio/home office above, and stunning gardens incorporating features akin to treehouses. This is a home that will appeal to families who love to socialise and spend time outdoors, while children will relish the opportunities for play and adventure.
The main house has a perfectly symmetrical random stone façade and entrance porch, leading into the reception hall, off which is a dual aspect, wood floored family room (with wood-burning stove) and formal dining room.
The latter opens into a large 25ft sitting room with open beamed ceiling, low-level windows framing the gardens, and a feature fireplace/open fire, while to the rear is a cloakroom, 15ft fitted Callerton kitchen (with tiled flooring, breakfast bar, range cooker, integrated appliances and dining area), back door/hallway, and utility.
Stairs lead upstairs to four bedrooms, three of which share the main family bathroom, while the 17ft master bedroom boasts fitted storage, a private balcony, and large en suite shower room.
The gardens are an adventure playground, with elevated decks, shady nooks, play areas, lawn, woodland paths, shrubs, and the picturesque Annick Water, the largest tributary of the River Irvine.
The nearby town of Irvine offers wide
ranging amenities, including a beachfront, harbour and arts centre, maritime museum, retail shopping and leisure facilities.
The A737 and A78/M77 road networks facilitate an easy commute to Glasgow by road, and train stations in Irvine, Kilmaurs and Kilwinning are all less than four miles from the house.
Lawthorn Bank is an exceptional Georgian property, for which offers over £425,000 are invited by Donald Ross in Irvine.